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Proverbs 20:5

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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 20:5 · WEB · World English Bible

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Proverbs 20:4–7

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man? A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.

Translation: WEB (World English Bible) · Dataset edition/version: engwebp-source-2026-09-12

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Selected passage: Proverbs 20:5
Book: Proverbs
Chapter: 20
Included verses: 5
Translation: World English Bible (WEB), updated edition · engwebp
Text language: English
Surrounding verses on this page: Proverbs 20:4–7
Dataset edition identifier: engwebp-source-2026-09-12

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